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Skyline Forest talks progressing Nov 22, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on Skyline Forest negotiations.
Whychus Canyon Preserve entices: Canyon near Sisters offers jaw-dropping views Nov 17, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers hiking at the Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Big step for Sisters meadow Nov 08, 2011 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on the current status of the Whychus Creek restoration at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Skyline Forest beckons Oct 27, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bulletin reports on hiking in Skyline Forest and why the property represents a spectrum of the Central Oregon experience.
Mission and Work of the Deschutes Land Trust Oct 16, 2011 Oregon State Bar Newsletter: The Oregon State Bar newsletter features an article on the Deschutes Collaborative--a partnership between land conservation, water conservation, and stream restoration organizations to benefit native fish and their watersheds.
The Virtue of Patience in Land Conservation Aug 15, 2011 The Source Weekly: Patience is a virtue, or so the saying goes and it's clear that patience and perseverance have key roles in the world of land conservation.
Butterfly hikes in Metolius Preserve: Guided tour relaxing and educational Jul 28, 2011 The Bulletin: "I was born with an interest in butterflies,” explains Sue Anderson as she leads a group hiking along a trail in Metolius Preserve. “I've just loved them ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I love butterflies.”
Paint-out celebrates Sisters Country Jul 26, 2011 The Nugget: Tying together art and an appreciation of the natural world around us is the main focus of the event.
Lake Creek Trail: Easy new trail near Camp Sherman and Suttle Lake Jul 07, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers an outing to the Lake Creek Trail which runs through the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
Deschutes Land Trust Receives $20K From FootZone Jun 30, 2011 MyCentralOregon.com: MyCentralOregon.com covers the Land Trust's donation from the Dirty Half Marathon.
Land Trust Dedicates New Preserve Jun 19, 2011 OPB Radio: Oregon Public Broadcasting covers the Land Trust's Dedication of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Dirty Half Marathon benefits Land Trust Jun 12, 2011 KTVZ: This weekend's Dirty Half Marathon was chock full of runners making it another great fundraiser for the Land Trust.
Deschutes Land Trust introduces preserve to the public Jun 08, 2011 The Nugget: On Saturday, June 18, the Deschutes Land Trust will hold a grand opening for their newest protected area, the Whychus Canyon Preserve.
A chinook returns to cheers May 28, 2011 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the first chinook salmon to return through the Pelton Round Butte dam.
"Green Fire' ignites Sisters Country May 24, 2011 The Nugget News: The Nugget Newspaper covers the opening of a new film that connects a historical conservationist with those today.
Letting the fish back into Whychus May 12, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on recent fish releases at Land Trust Preserves.
Future Bend mountain bike trails May 09, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin examines the possibilities of future mountain bike trails in Skyline Forest.
Tasting the Forbidden Fruit: This weekend’s Chainbreaker race offers a great way to see Skyline Forest May 04, 2011 The Source Weekly: The Source Weekly covers Skyline Forest and this weekend's Chainbreaker race.
For Mother’s Day, enjoy a nature walk Apr 29, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Land Trust's series of hikes for kids and families.
Skyline Forest: Patience and persistence will get us there Mar 11, 2011 The Bulletin: The Bulletin’s Feb. 27 article on Skyline Forest raised the prospect that a deal to conserve Skyline Forest is at an impasse. The Deschutes Land Trust views things a bit differently.
Skyline preservation deal stalled Feb 27, 2011 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on Skyline Forest and the owner's work to change legislation.
No new legislation - yet - on Skyline Forest Feb 22, 2011 The Nugget Newspaper: Rumors have been flying across the Sisters Country over the past couple of weeks that the owner of Skyline Forest is seeking new legislation that would allow more intensive development of the property.
Heavy flows cause problems on Whychus Creek Feb 22, 2011 The Nugget: Most of the time, Whychus Creek gently caresses the landscape and whispers to those who live on its banks each night. But when the creek goes wild people become a little edgy, and the elements of stream hydrology inextricably come into sharp focus.
Deschutes Land Trust Purchases 450-Acre Property Near Sisters Dec 31, 2010 KOHD News: KOHD news covers the Land Trust's acquisition of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
The Top 10 Local News Stories Dec 29, 2010 The Source Weekly: The Source Weekly covers the Land Trust's acquisition of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Preserve will help create steelhead stronghold Dec 29, 2010 The Nugget News: The Nugget News covers the Land Trust's acquisition of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Land Trust buys Whychus Canyon Preserve Dec 27, 2010 Z21: KTVZ covers the Land Trust's acquisition of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Land trust buys Whychus preserve Dec 27, 2010 The Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Land Trust's acquisition of Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Christmas Spirit Helps Keep A Forest Healthy Dec 07, 2010 OPB News: OPB radio reports on the Land Trust's annual Tree Hunt.
A race to raise money: Deschutes Land Trust has a deadline for Whychus Creek property Nov 25, 2010 The Bulletin: The Bulletin covers our race against the clock to raise funds for Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Ore. companies find growth in restoring forests Nov 20, 2010 The Oregonian: The Oregonian covers the growth in the restoration industry and features projects at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve and Metolius Preserve.
Restoring local creeks, waterways work helps nature, ecosystems and new businesses thrive Nov 15, 2010 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers restoration-focused businesses and their work on Land Trust conserved properties.
Help Deschutes Land Trust preserve habitat Oct 10, 2010 Bend Bulletin: The Land Trust is featured in the Sunday October 10th opinion section.
Golden Opportunities: Economic downturn has a silver lining for conservation causes Oct 07, 2010 The Source Weekly: The Source Weekly details the Land Trust's work to conserve Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Trust wants Whychus Creek land Sep 21, 2010 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Land Trust's efforts to conserve Whychus Canyon Preserve and its 15th Anniversary Campaign.
Land Trust 15th Anniversary But Eyes Are on the Future Sep 20, 2010 KOHD News: KOHD covers the Land Trust's 15th Anniversary Campaign launch.
Yelling Fire in a Crowded Forest: Rooster Rock spares Skyline but highlights the danger of homes in the forest Aug 10, 2010 The Source Weekly: The Source Weekly covers the Rooster Rock fire and its impacts on Skyline Forest.
Proposed preserve would protect Whychus canyon Aug 10, 2010 The Nugget News: The Nugget News covers the Land Trust's work to create the Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Rooster Rock Fire at 6,000 acres Aug 06, 2010 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Rooster Rock fire which is burning Skyline Forest.
Studying ecological restoration Jun 21, 2010 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on students and their ecological field studies at Land Trust Preserves.
Time will heal new forest Jun 09, 2010 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin editorial on the new Gilchrist State Forest and its connection to Skyline Forest.
New trail completed from Camp Sherman to Suttle Lake Jun 08, 2010 The Nugget News: The Sisters Nugget covers the new trail that links Camp Sherman and Suttle Lake via the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
Oregon to dedicate the Gilchrist State Forest on June 11 Jun 01, 2010 Oregon Department of Forestry: New state forest was purchased from Fidelity Timber--owners of the 33,000 acre Skyline Forest that the Land Trust is working to conserve.
Woodpeckers love to hammer away in central Oregon's Metolius Basin May 23, 2010 The Oregonian: The Oregonian features woodpecker watching in the Metolius basin--including the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
Mill Creek Parcel to be Protected Jan 20, 2010 The Bulletin: The Bulletin covers the protection of Coffer Ranch by the Deschutes Land Trust.
Conservation groups hope to buy forestlands to manage Dec 28, 2009 The Oregonian: The Oregonian covers the Deschutes Land Trust's quest to conserve Skyline Forest.
When the land's worth more than the trees Dec 26, 2009 The Oregonian: The Oregonian covers the conversion of private timberlands in the northwest. This two-part series features the Deschutes Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Land Trust might buy Whychus Creek ranch Dec 16, 2009 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Land Trust's recent option to purchase Whispering Star Ranch on Whychus Creek near Sisters.
Deal appears close for new state forest near Gilchrist Dec 10, 2009 The Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin article on the acquistion of forest land by the State.
Choosing Sisters' Christmas Tree Nov 29, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nugget News reports on the cutting of the Sisters Christmas Tree from Skyline Forest.
Streamside planting restores creekside Nov 17, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nugget News reports on recent plantings at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Skyline Forest open for 'test drive' Oct 27, 2009 Nugget News: The Nugget News covers a recent Skyline Forest tour.
Funai receives governor's volunteer award Oct 08, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nugget News of Sisters details Land Trust volunteer Norma Funai's recent volunteer award.
Sisters wildlife volunteer receives governor’s award Sep 30, 2009 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin article about Land Trust volunteer Norma Funai's recent Lifetime Achievement Award.
Native Seed Sep 23, 2009 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin article about Clearwater Native Plant Nursery. Clearwater is the nursery growing all the plants for the Camp Polk Meadow restoration.
‘Greenprint’ survey aims to identify which areas to conserve Sep 18, 2009 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the Deschutes County Greenprint and the current survey which is open for feedback.
Fish reintroduction: The work, the money and the risks behind dozens of projects Sep 13, 2009 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin chronicles the collaborative work to reintroduce native fish runs.
Skyline Forest offers unique opportunity Aug 26, 2009 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
Study: Skyline Forest at risk Aug 25, 2009 The Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin reports on a recent Forest Service study about habitat loss if Skyline Forest was developed.
Rolling Out the Greenprint Aug 20, 2009 The Source Weekly: Inside Deschutes County's largest conservation planning effort to date.
How you can help create the Skyline Community Forest Aug 15, 2009 The Bulletin: Learn how you can be a part of Oregon's first community forest.
Help shape our area's 'greenprint' Aug 01, 2009 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin editorial on the Greenprint for Deschutes County.
Banner year for Skyline Forest Jul 27, 2009 The Bulletin: The Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
U.S. Senate bill would give a boost to Skyline preservation Jul 24, 2009 The Bulletin: The Bulletin details proposed bill that would help with Skyline Forest acquisition.
First phase of stream restoration nears completion Jul 07, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nugget News reports on the stream restoration at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
House: Skyline bill, yes; Metolius bill, no Jun 17, 2009 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin covers the passage of Skyline legislation out of the Oregon House.
State Senate OKs Skyline Forest measure Jun 13, 2009 Bend Bulletin: The Bend Bulletin details the passage of Skyline Forest legislation.
Agreement paves way for protection of Skyline Forest May 27, 2009 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin article on the legislation for Skyline Forest.
Skyline Forest deal taking shape May 26, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nugget News covers the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Land Trust formally launches Camp Polk project May 26, 2009 The Nugget News: Nugget News article on the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow restoration project.
Sisters-Area Restoration Hopes To Bring Back Steelhead May 20, 2009 OPB News: OPB radio covers the restoration of Whychus Creek at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
$1.5M grant may be last piece of fund puzzle for Skyline Forest May 19, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article on funding for the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Whychus Creek’s restoration May 14, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article highlights the major restoration projects on Whychus Creek.
House passes Skyline Forest bill May 13, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article gives and update on the Skyline Forest legislation.
Neither side thrilled as Skyline bill advances Apr 29, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article reports on Skyline Forest legislation.
Volunteers keep vigil over forests Apr 28, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article describes volunteer efforts along Whychus Creek.
With land deal in works, Skyline Forest in reach Apr 24, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article provides an update on the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Deal still possible for Skyline Forest Apr 07, 2009 The Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article comments on progress of the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Putting Whychus Creek back on course Apr 01, 2009 The Nugget News: The Nuggest News of Sisters reports on the Deschutes Land Trust's restoration of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Rebuilding a waterway, for fish and for people Jan 19, 2009 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article features the restoration of Whychus Creek including the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
Land deal returns slice of Klamath tribal homeland Dec 18, 2008 The Oregonian: The Oregonian covers a land deal between the Klamath tribes and Cascade Timberlands--owners of Skyline Forest.
Trust working to preserve Alder Springs Dec 16, 2008 Nugget News: Nugget News article about the Land Trust's efforts to conserve land near Alder Springs.
'Sense of urgency' on Skyline Forest Dec 09, 2008 Nugget News: Nugget News article covers recent developments with the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Back to the Drawing Board: Homes for acres deal at Skyline hits the wall Dec 03, 2008 The Source Weekly: The Source Weekly gives an update on the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
Cutting-edge work shows how forests will react to change Nov 30, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article highlights forestry research on lands including Skyline Forest.
As other investments fade, forests remain attractive Nov 30, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article about local forestlands including Skyline Forest.
Deal to trade forestland for development rights falls through Nov 26, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin article: Land Trust pursues other Skyline Forest conservation options
Forest plan needs friends Nov 24, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
Invest in the forest for Oregon’s future Nov 23, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bend Bulletin editorial comments on plans for local forests owned by Fidelity National Financial--owners of Skyline Forest.
Making plans to coordinate a green future Aug 26, 2008 Bend Bulletin: The Trust for Public Land partners with local groups, including the Deschutes Land Trust, to plan green spaces for the future.
State should talk to forest neighbors Jul 06, 2008 Bend Bulletin: A Bend Bulletin editorial about Skyline Forest.
State looks to protect forestland in region Jul 02, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Bull Springs Tree Farm is among 400 square miles here that could become safe from development.
State negotiating to buy large parcels of Central Oregon forest Jun 11, 2008 Bend Bulletin: The deal, which may include partners, would aim to stem land’s development
The man behind the Dirty Half Jun 03, 2008 The Bulletin: Dirty Half Trail Run benefits the Deschutes Land Trust.
Land trust thins some trees to let others thrive: It’s about the big picture Feb 28, 2008 Bend Bulletin: Land Trust's aspen restoration project takes off at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
$4M grant to benefit fish projects Jan 18, 2008 Bend Bulletin: 4 Central Oregon groups will split funds to boost salmon, steelhead
Land north of Smith Rock to remain undeveloped Dec 28, 2007 Bend Bulletin: Land protected near Smith Rock State Park by the Deschutes Land Trust.

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